07-08-2020 3:26 PM
I have a problem with a seller. I purchased a 2 large rolls of elastic for making face masks. The black elastic was good quality. The white elastic was flimsy and cheap. After a few days I decided to contact the seller about a refund. This was in May. The answer I received was polite and promised a refund.
However, after a couple of weeks I didn't get the refund so I contacted them again. This has now been going on for weeks. At point then said the refund would be done if I promised to not post a negative review, and I agreed. Still no refund. I have been receiving weak promises of a refund since April, and the last time, (this week) I was told it would be done with 3 days. I know I should have been more aggressive, but I knew they were probably experiencing problems just like everyone else. The person who was responding was nice, but kept referring to a "partner" who had to do the refunds.
The 3 days came and went - my last message was that I had waited long enough, and I was going to post a negative review for not only the product but the poor customer service if I didn't get it immediately. I received a flippant message saying:
"Of course you can, I will commit suicide tomorrow, whatever you want".
This was obviously not from the person who had been so nice, but presumably from the "partner".
I immedately responded back saying I was very disappointed in this unprofessional and immature response, and that I was going to contact eBay, which I should have done a long time ago. In response I received two messages:
"what a shame ,your order is right,but u are disgusting and gready"
and " Dear friend,I will check it with my partner and record it for you. I will do my best to solve it for u after checking it, ok? It’s really my honor to serve you. Best regards"
At this point, all I want is to leave negative feedback about the product and the customer service, but when I look at the eBay site, there is NO WAY for me to do this becaue the order is outside the date range for doing that.
Is there anything I can do?
If something is not as described, press the 'Return' button, then the seller must take the item back and refund your postage too. You probably left it too late on Ebay now. If the 'Return' button is still visible, you can still do it.
Alternatively, file a dispute on Paypal, saying the item is not as described and that you want a refund. Include a picture. As a buyer you always win because you have buyer protection.
If you press a button for a straight return you will be liable for the cost of that fully tracked return postage. You need to open a case for item not as described from the Resolution Centre, that way the case enforces the seller to pay for that fully tracked return postage. @jessari2527